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Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes |
6 August 2026 |
MINUTES
OF
Bay of
Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE Turner
Centre, 43 Cobham Road, Kerikeri
ON Thursday, 6 August
2026 AT 10:04
am
PRESENT: Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber, Member Jo Alexander, Member Korey Atama, Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema, Member Dane Hawker, Member Jane Hindle, Councillor Ann Court VC
STAFF PRESENT: Lawrence Wharerau (Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori), Aisha Huriwai (Manager Democracy Services), Robin Rawson (Parks and Reserves Planner), Kieran Morrison (Principal Advisor - Te Hono), Llani Harding (Pouhautu Te Hono), Jolene Rupapera (Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori), Kathryn Trewin (Funding Advisor), Peggy Veen (Principal Advisor – Strategic Relationships), Dallas Apimerika (Team Leader - Property Management), Imrie Dunn (Democracy Advisor)
1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
At 10:04 am, the meeting commenced and Lawrence Wharerau followed with a karakia.
2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and conflicts of Interest
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Resolution 2026/57 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber That the apology received from Cr Arohanui Allen be accepted and leave of absence granted and note lateness for Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema Note: Cr Ann Court is attending the meeting online. |
At 10:06 am, Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema joined the meeting.
3 Te Wāhanga Tūmatanui / Public Forum
Marie Cannon spoke in relation to maintenance requirements for the footbridge near the Stone Store and concerns regarding the feeding of birds in the area.
4 Ngā Kaikōrero / Speakers
Kristyl Neho representing The Turner Centre – agenda item 7.3 refers.
5 Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputations
Sri Lockyer from ChargeNet to speak about EV Charging Infrastructure
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1 ChargeNet_Additional_Info_AC Charging - Frequently Asked Questions from Councils - FNDC 2 Meridian_Additional_Info_EV Charger Incident - Fuel Sites - Incident Management Plan 3 Meridian_Additional_Info |
6 Ngā Kaikōrero / Speakers Continued
· Margaret Nimmo and David Neil representing Kerikeri Golf Club Inc – agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Miriam Collins representing Kerikeri Theatre Company – agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Keringawai Evans and Joyce Munn representing Te Tai Tokerau Tarai Waka Inc – agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Graeme Kettle representing Northland Edible Garden Trail – Te Ara Māra Kai o Tai Tokerau agenda item 7.3 refers.
At 11:35 am, meeting was adjourned and resumed at 11:56 am.
7 Hearing to consider Simson Park Domain Reserve Management Plan
· Hailey Paul representing Sport Northland
· Pamela-Anne Ngohe Simon representing Simson Park Hall
· Erena Wikaire representing Moerewa Tigers
· Lee Nankivell representing Moerewa Rugby Football
· Wayne Martin representing Moerewa Rugby Football
· Kylie Harper and Josh Hyde representing Northland Rugby
8 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports
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8.1 Hearing to consider Simson Park Domain Reserve Management Plan Agenda item 7.1 document number A5853339, pages 18 - 51 refers |
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Resolution 2026/59 Moved: Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board as the Hearing Panel for the Simson Park Domain Reserve Management Plan under the Reserves Act 1977: a) Hears comments and objections received at the hearing from submitters who speak at the hearing. After the hearing, that the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board: b) Consider the feedback from the public consultation on the Simson Park Reserve Management Plan including information given at the hearing and from written submissions. c) Directs staff to make any amendments based on the information provided by submitters. d) Recommends to Council that the amended reserve management plan be approved as the final Simson Park Domain Reserve Management Plan. |
At 1:10 pm, meeting was adjourned and resumed at 1:50 pm.
9 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes
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9.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 6.1 document number A5865405, pages 8 - 17 refers |
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Resolution 2026/60 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 2 July 2026 as a true and correct record, subject to a minor amendment to record that Member Jane Hindle left the table and did not participate in either the discussion or voting on Item 7.3f: Funding Application. |
10 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports
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10.1 Kerikeri Community Pool Season 2025/2026 Agenda item 8.1 document number A5892510, pages 110 - 113 refers |
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Resolution 2026/61 Moved: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Dane Hawker That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Kerikeri Community Pool Season 2025/2026. |
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10.2 Te Hono Group Annual Operational Report Agenda item 8.4 document number A5823428, pages 217 - 220 refers |
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Resolution 2026/62 Moved: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receives Te Hono Group Annual Operational Report. |
8 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports Continued
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8.2 Paihia Village Green Arts and Crafts Guidelines 2026-2027 Agenda item 7.2 document number A5851898, pages 52 - 60 refers |
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Resolution 2026/63 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jo Alexander That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the Paihia Village Green Art and Crafts Market Guidelines 2026-2027. |
Secretarial Note: Members noted that stakeholders have agreed to meet during the upcoming summer season to review small-ship operations and consider opportunities for a smaller-craft market at Horotutu. It was acknowledged that the site is not reserve land and is part of SH11; however, it is regularly used for events and by mobile traders, including hawkers and buskers. Members were further advised that NZ Cruise has a meeting scheduled for 28 September.
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5866745, pages 61 - 90 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/64 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber a) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $3,096 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Bay of Islands Music Festivals Trust for costs towards 2026 Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Resolution 2026/65 Moved: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Jane Hindle b) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $4,104 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Business Bay of Islands for costs towards traffic management for the 2026 Paihia Christmas Parade. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Moved: Member Dane Hawker Seconded: Chairperson Belinda Ward c) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $5,210 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Hospice Mid-Northland for costs towards Adjustable Medical Beds and Extenders. Abstained: Cr Ann Court lost |
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Resolution 2026/66 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jo Alexander d) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Leave to lie funding application from Kerikeri Community Childcare Trust for costs towards installation of an independent water tank supply. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Resolution 2026/67 Moved: Member Jo Alexander Seconded: Member Jane Hindle e) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board decline the application for the sum of $29,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid to Kerikeri Golf Club for costs towards replacement of the clubhouse deck. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Resolution 2026/68 Moved: Member Dane Hawker Seconded: Member Jo Alexander f) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $3,149 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Kerikeri Theatre Company for costs towards Youth Theatre Programme preparation and training for 2026 Junior Youth Theatre Festival NZ. Abstained: Cr Ann Court Carried Secretarial Note: At 2:57 pm, Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber left the meeting. |
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Moved: Member Jane Hindle Seconded: Member Jo Alexander g) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $3,335 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Northland Edible Garden Trail - Te Ara Māra Kai o Tai Tokerau for costs towards 2027 trail signage and promotion. Against: Chairperson Belinda Ward and Member Korey Atama Abstained: Cr Ann Court carried |
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Resolution 2026/70 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jane Hindle h) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Leave to lie Funding Application from Opua Pest Plant Patrol for costs towards replanting areas cleared of pest plants. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Resolution 2026/71 Moved: Member Korey Atama Seconded: Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema i) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $5,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Te Tai Tokerau Tarai Waka Inc for costs towards Te Hau Kōmaru Festival 2026: Te Hekenga Mai. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Resolution 2026/72 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jo Alexander j) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $5,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to The Turner Centre for costs towards performance costs for Warewaretia. Abstained: Cr Ann Court Secretarial Note: At 3:19 pm, Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber returned to the meeting and did not participate in the discussion or Vote. |
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Moved: Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema Seconded: Member Jo Alexander k) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $5,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Within Nature for costs towards Regenerative Learning Hub in Kawakawa. In Favour: Members Jo Alexander and Roddy Hapati-Pihema Abstained: Cr Ann Court lost |
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Agenda item 7.4 document number A5866741, pages 91 - 110 refers |
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Resolution 2026/73 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the project reports received from: a) Mid-North Hospice – Mattresses b) Business Bay of Islands – 2025 Christmas Parade c) The Worm d) Within Nature Charitable Trust e) Bay of Islands Music Festivals Trust f) Opua Pest Plant Control |
10 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports Continued
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10.3 Chairperson and Members Reports Agenda item 8.2 document number A5869916, pages 114 - 125 refers |
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Resolution 2026/74 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the July 2026 member reports from Chair Belinda Ward, Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber and Members Jo Alexander, Dane Hawker and Jane Hindle |
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10.4 Meeting Duration |
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Resolution 2026/75 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Korey Atama That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board agrees that the meeting continue beyond the six hour duration in Standing Order 4.2 - Meeting Duration, to discuss the remaining items left on the agenda. |
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10.5 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Hall 2024/2025 Annual Information. Agenda item 8.3 document number A5867672, pages 125 - 216 refers |
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Resolution 2026/76 Moved: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Hall Annual Information 2024-2025. |
At 4:29 pm, Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber left the meeting.
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10.6 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution Report Agenda item 8.5 document number A5865450, pages 221 - 221 refers |
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Resolution 2026/77 Moved: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Dane Hawker That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution Report. |
11 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer
At 4:32 pm, the meeting was closed with a karakia.
12 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close
The meeting closed at 4:32pm.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 3 September 2026.
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CHAIRPERSON